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[arlathvhen]

...He said no.

[ There's a pause there, as she takes a moment. But at least she doesn't burst into hysterical tears??? That's usually a good sign. ]

So. Now I have a ring that I...really. Do not want. But it would be a waste to go an overemotional fit and chuck it off into the great beyond. Or the river. Or at his head.

And you listened to me, and helped me. And--And it's a nice ring, so--I thought, if anyone deserved it...

[justice_is_blond]

I'm sorry, Beleth.

[He's not just saying it. He knows how it feels to confess and be turned down; it's happened twice.]

I'd be honored to have it.

[arlathvhen]

...It's what I figured would happen, really. It was a pipe dream to imagine any other outcome.

[ She says it calmly--it's just the facts, really. ]

But thank you, Anders. I'm glad it'll have a good home.

[ A pause, and then more cheerfully: ]

And if Alistair ever really irritates you, you can give it to Nathaniel to wear around him.

[justice_is_blond]

Sometimes pipe dreams are all one has, which means it makes every sense in the world to pursue them.

[He'd know. The latter, though, gets a chuckle.]

I'll tell Nate. I'm sure he'll like the idea. He does like ways to annoy Alistair. But I'll keep it for the rare occasion.

[arlathvhen]

Doing things that make sense shouldn't hurt so badly.

[ She gives a dry laugh. ]

That's probably for the best. Otherwise it won't be as special and annoying.

[justice_is_blond]

A lot of life hurts, and the things that are the most important have the potential to hurt the most. I wish it wasn't true, but there it is.